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Behind a dejected Johnson City player, Landry Zapalac (left) celebrates with Reagan Dusek (right) after their block closed out the match while head coach Donald Zapalac shows his jubilation in the background. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Behind a dejected Johnson City player, Landry Zapalac (left) celebrates with Reagan Dusek (right) after their block closed out the match while head coach Donald Zapalac shows his jubilation in the background. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horns take down top-ranked Johnson City

For the third time in the last four years, the Lady Horns eliminated Johnson City from the playoffs with their 3-0 regional semifinal sweep last Thursday in Seguin.Not only did Schulenburg avenge its 2024 third-round loss to the Lady Eagles, it took down the No. 1-ranked team in last week’s Texas...

SPD makes arrests for stolen trailer, drugs, sexual assault warrant

At around 8:42 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Schulenburg Police Department received information about a stolen trailer that was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 from Sealy.SPD officers observed the vehicle on I-10 at approximately 9:33 a.m. and a stop was initiated.

With nearly same ‘snapshot’ number, SHS likely to stay 2A

Schulenburg High School reported anAverage Daily Membership of 250 on Friday, Oct. 31, a figure that was virtually unchanged from two years ago.The University Interscholastic League uses the enrollment numbers from what is commonly known as “snapshot day” to determine schools’ classifications.
Amalia Rorschach selected for national Youth Advisory Board

Amalia Rorschach selected for national Youth Advisory Board

Amalia Rorschach selected for national Youth Advisory Board

Schulenburg High School junior Amalia Rorschach, shown below at the U.S. Capitol when she attended the Washington Journalism & Media Conference, has been selected from 500 national youth correspondents to serve on the Youth Advisory Board.

Local man struck by train Mon.

A 44-year-old Schulenburg man walking his bicycle over the tracks on Bohlmann Avenue was struck by a westbound Union Pacific train shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3.According to the Schulenburg Police Department report, the train conductor sounded his horn but the man kept walking and then...
Horns continue push for playoff spot

Horns continue push for playoff spot

Horns continue push for playoff spot

Shorthorn linemen (from right) Trey Silcox, Keigan Johnson, and Colton Matura provide DaTerrion Houston (No. 1) with plenty of room to run for a 22-yard gain in the second quarter last Friday in Danbury. Playing only the first half, Houston rushed for 143 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns.
Grace Schramek connects for one of her two kills early in game three to help the Lady Horns jump ahead 11-0. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Grace Schramek connects for one of her two kills early in game three to help the Lady Horns jump ahead 11-0. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Aces aplenty in Lady Horns’ area sweep of Snook

Four of the last five points in Monday night’s Class 2A Division I area playoff match came from the service line to push the Lady Horns’ ace total to 19.Landry Zapalac and Clara Magliolo served seven apiece while Haylee Vacek sent down 16 kills in Schulenburg’s 25-12, 25-11, 25-8 sweep of Snook at...
A young man poses with Santa (Investigator Jeremy Castleberry) during last year’s toy pick-up in Flatonia.

A young man poses with Santa (Investigator Jeremy Castleberry) during last year’s toy pick-up in Flatonia.

Sheriff’s Office launches 2025 Deputy Santa Program

Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the return of the annual Deputy Santa Program, running from Dec. 1 to Dec. 16.This cherished initiative brings holiday joy to children across Fayette County with toy distribution scheduled for Dec. 17 at three...

Pole use agreement approved for Frontier

The plans of Frontier to construct a high-speed, fiber-optic broadband network in Schulenburg can move forward with the City Council’s approval of a pole attachment agreement at its meeting last week.Prior to the vote, City Administrator Tami Walker said legal counsels for Frontier and the City had...

Master plan for City parks progresses

Following a survey asking citizens about their past use and future wishes of local parks, the City of Schulenburg held a public meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 22 to take the next step in developing a master plan.Two representatives of Burditt, the consulting firm hired by the City in July, presented...